A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....12-12-05....Military Monday

Billie, The Mayor

[The Mayor]

A Few of FR's Finest
....Every Day

FR is a Treasure Trove of talented, compassionate, patriotic, wonderful people who gather every day to discuss the latest news and issues; salute and support our military and our leaders;  tell a few jokes;  learn a new word;  write poetry;  pray for those in need;  and congratulate those who are deserving. Thank you, Jim Robinson, for giving us the vehicle in which we can express ourselves.

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A Few of FR's Finest November 11, 2001

So many people have written me since my original Veteran's Day Tribute, asking how they, or a loved one, could be included in that tribute. Since I could no longer add the photos to the body of the thread, I had been including them in additional posts as I received enough to make another collage.

Still that didn't seem to be enough. I think there's never been a better nor more appropriate time to keep the faces of our own Veterans and Active Military in front of FReepers--every day! That's why I wanted to do yet another Daily Thread .....ABOUT FReepers .....and FOR FReepers. But not only about our Military FReepers; for all FReepers! Wouldn't it be nice to get to know a few of the other FReepers as well? That's why we've created a place for just that. This is a friendly room in JimRob's house where FReeper FRiends can gather every day and just say hello if that's all they want to do.

There's more of course. We sometimes feature different FReepers, with a little background information on who they are and what makes them who they are, along with a few photos you might not have seen on other threads; sometimes others write an essay for us to post as the feature for the day; sometimes our presentation is a human interest story found elsewhere that you might not have read; sometimes special holiday threads; but whatever the topic of the day, it is always with FR's Finest in mind and that is YOU!

If you would like to be featured, or would like to see someone else featured, please send me a private FR mail.

Every Monday we will post the photos of FR's Military Personnel that I have collected and put into groups; these will be available to view through a link the remainder of the week - every day just a click away. :)   If you would like to add a photo of yourself or a loved one in the military, past or present, please let me know; I will hold it until I have enough for a new group.

Thank you, and please have fun with us...every day! ~ Billie

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Thank You For Serving Our Country!

TOP: Logos, SwedeGirl's hubby, Neil E Wright, FallGuy, 1John, Sneakypete
MIDDLE:  T'wit, COB1, LadyX, Dick Bachert, 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
BOTTOM:  YankeeinSC, Delta21, JoeSixPack1

TOP:  Bosniajmc, AFVetGal, Archy, A Navy Vet
MIDDLE:  4TheFlag, Aeronaut, 68Grunt, Xinga
BOTTOM:  Codger, AAABest, Clinton's A Liar, Duke809, dcwusmc

TOP:  mc5cents, Norb2569, LBGA's son, VanJenerette
MIDDLE:  Jim Robinson, KJenerette, davidosborne, KG9Kid
BOTTOM:  gwmoore, Equality7-2521, SAMWolf

TOP:  porgygirl, Phil V., MudPuppy, NorCoGOP
MIDDLE:  RaceBannon, OneidaM, rdb3, jwTexian
BOTTOM:  USMC Vet, TheMayor, Vineyard, rhododogma

TOP:  g'nad, AgThorn's son Justin, SLB, AgThorn's son Brett.
MIDDLE:  fish70, razorback-bert, CheneyChick,Leroy S Mort, Mark17.
BOTTOM:  Terry's Take, Taxman, DinkyDau.

TOP:  ValerieUSA's son Grant, SK1Thurman, kd5cts, RangerVetNam,
dansangel and .45man's son-in-law Tony
BOTTOM:  rangerX, Old China Hand, Trish, Howlin's dad, Mustang

TOP: ohioWfan's son, MamaBear's father-in-law, MamaBear's dad, ladtx
MIDDLE:  The Mayor's niece, M.Kehoe, Beach_Babe's son-in-law
BOTTOM:  deadhead's dad, HiJinx, Severa's hubby, viligantcitizen's granddad.

TOP:  spectr17, RightOnline, SERE_Doc, Tet68.
MIDDLE:  FutureSnakeEater, RightOnline's wife, CIApilot, Clamper1797
BOTTOM:  usmcobra, onedoug, DiverDave, Joe6-pack

TOP:  Q6-God, Scan59, Mama Bear and JKPhoto's son, ofMagog.
MIDDLE:  Big'ol_freeper, JustAmy's great uncle, Prodigal Son.
BOTTOM:  JustAmy's husband, JustAmy's brother-in-law, JustAmy's brother.

TOP:  dakine's wife, MeeknMing's dad, Auntbee's nephew, MilitiaMan7, AlasBabylon.
BOTTOM:  Joe Brower, Temple Owl, Temple Owl's wife, dutchess' dad, Aomagrat.

TOP:  ladtx #2 son; DiverDave's twin Don; petuniasevan and husband
poorman; Mustard; ladtx #1 son;
BOTTOM:  AlamoGirl's brother Floyd; AG's dad; AG's brother Jim (inset);
WVNan's husband; ladtx' Aunt Eva.

TOP: Mo1's dad; BuffyT's Uncle (right, w/ her dad & grandmother); Armymarinemom's 3 sons.
MIDDLE: ru4Liberty's dad; SheLion's husband, MaineRebel; wirestripper.
BOTTOM: fivetoes; bigghurtt; hurricane; ladtx' dad; Pippin's brother.

TOP: Repubmommy's brother, Rose in RoseBear's uncle, BoxerBlues' son Chris, BoxerBlues' son Brent.
BOTTOM: Rose in RoseBear's cousin's hubby, Deadhead's stepdad, Dansy's dad, Misty's brother.

LEFT: Little Pig; TOP: hattend, Old Sarge, Aquamarine's dad.
MIDDLE: HuntsvilleTxVeteran.
BOTTOM: Its_me_K.E.T.'s son, Veloxherc, SeeRushToldU_So.




                     

06-28-05 HALL OF FAME #12

THE WEEKEND THREAD 12-9-10-11-05... T.G.I.F. at the Finest

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' Every Thursday at the Finest The guy's good, folks!

[Colonial Warrior]

"Ten-Hut!!"

"PAW SALUTE!"

Come Home, Oliver! Well done, faithful companion!

[kayak]

I'm so sorry for your loss, Dolly. May God grant you peace and comfort.

[Peach]

You're in my prayers, Dolly. I remember so well how this feels and he was such a good companion to you that it will take a while before you feel yourself again. In the meantime, get your rest and eat well and stay strong.

[Neets]

From one Dog Lover who has lost a best friend, to another, my deepest and sincerest sympathy.

It does get different, over time.

[Kitty Mittens]

Dearest (((((((Dolly))))))), I am Crying and Praying, and my Heart is Devastated Over this. Someday, when we are Home with our Father, things Like This will Never, Never Happen.

Help, Strengthen, and Comfort our dear FRiend, O Loving God of Heaven.

And God Shall Wipe Away All Tears from their Eyes; and there Shall Be No More Death, Neither Sorrow, Nor Crying, Neither Shall there be Any More Pain: for the Former Things are Passed Away.

And He that Sat Upon the Throne Said, "Behold, I Make All Things New."

All Things New, dear Dolly. He will Make All Things New.

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

051210-N-7711S-102 Pacific Ocean (Dec. 10, 2005) - Personnel prepare EA-6B Prowlers, assigned to the “Cougars” of Electronic Attack Squadron One Three Nine (VAQ-139), for night flight operations as the sun sets over the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Reagan and embarked Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) are currently underway in the Pacific Ocean conducting Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Christine Singh (RELEASED)

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Dolly I am so sorry to hear about Oliver.

It is always hard to lose a pet,that also was you best friend.

I feel for you my friend.

{{{{HUGS}}}}

May you find comfort in the lord.

[prairiebreeze]

Oliver isn't hurting anymore, he isn't gasping or in pain from lack of oxygen. He sits at The Master's knee, Dolly.

I'm sorry this had to happen, I know it's hard. He was a Good Dog and time will heal this pain for you too.

You know we love you.

[deadhead]

Oh Dolly, I am so very, very sorry. This is so sad. Crying here for you and Oliver and all. Please know that I care very much. Hugs to you.

[Miss Marple]

I am so shocked and saddened to hear of Oliver's passing. I have lost two dogs, and it is an awful pain. He was the best dog, Dolly, and I know how much you are hurting. I will keep you in my prayers.

[Mama_Bear]

[Victoria Delsoul]

Happy Monday, Mayor.

[The Mayor]

Thank you JRBC, Great pics!

[The Mayor]

Thank you for stopping by..

[The Mayor]

Go Getem Pippin!

[The Mayor]

What a great picture Billie.

[The Mayor]

That's great!

[The Mayor]

It's still great!

[The Mayor]

How cute!

[The Mayor]

God Bless you Dolly, may He give you Strength.